| System |
| Recording System | Movies | Video compression : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Movie format : MXF |
| Photos | DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression |
| Video Configuration (recording/playback) | 4K clips | 3840 x 2160 : 305 Mbps (29.97P, 23.98P, 24.00P), 205 Mbps (29.97P, 23.98P, 24.00P) |
| HD clips | 1920 x 1080 : 50 Mbps (59.94P), 35 Mbps (59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 24.00P) |
| Recording Media (not included) | 4K clips | CFast card |
| HD clips and photos | SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card*
* Menu settings can be saved on and read from the SD card as well. |
| Maximum Recording Time (approximate, continuous recording) | 4K clips | 64 GB CFast card | 305 Mbps: 25 min., 205 Mbps: 40 min. |
| 128 GB CFast card | 305 Mbps: 55 min., 205 Mbps: 80 min. |
| HD clips | 16 GB SD card | 50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 60 min. |
| 32 GB SD card | 50 Mbps: 80 min., 35 Mbps: 120 min. |
| Image Sensor | 1.0-in. CMOS sensor |
| Effective pixels (approximate) | Clips : 8,290,000 pixels (3840 x 2160) |
| Photos : 12,000,000 pixels (4000 x 3000), 10,660,000 pixels (4000 x 2664), 8,290,000 pixels (3840 x 2160) |
| LCD Touch Screen | 3.0 in., approx. 1,030,000 dots, 100% coverage, capacitive touch screen operation |
| Lens | F/2.8-5.6, 10x optical zoom, 8-bladed iris aperture |
| 35 mm equivalent: 27.3 – 273 mm (clips), 24.1 – 241 mm (4:3 photos) |
| Lens Configuration | 14 elements in 12 groups (3 aspheric elements on 2 lenses) |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the front of the lens; 8 cm (3.1 in.) at full wide angle |
| Focusing System | Autofocus (TTL) or manual focus |
| Image Stabilization | Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer + digital compensation (Standard IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS) |
Subject Illumination* (manual exposure, gain at 42.0 dB, shutter speed at 1/2)
* All figures are approximate. | Minimum Illumination | 0.05 lux |
| Illumination Range | 0.05 lux to 10,000 lux |
| ND Filter | Built-in |
| Iris | Automatic or manual |
| ISO Speed | 160 to 20000; auto ISO speed limit |
| Gain | 0.0 dB to 42.0 dB; AGC limit |
| Exposure | Automatic, manual, other |
| White Balance | Auto white balance (AWB) ; preset settings (daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent, fluorescent H, tungsten) ; color temperature setting ; custom white balance (two sets, 1 and 2) |
| Microphone | Stereo electret condenser microphone |
| Size of Photos | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2664, 3840 x 2160, 640 x 480 pixels |
When taking photos in  mode | 3840 x 2160 (4K clips), 1920 x 1080 (HD clips) |
When capturing photos in  mode | 3840 x 2160 (4K clips/4K Frame Grab), 1920 x 1080 (HD clips),
1280 x 720 (HD clips recorded in slow motion at x1/4) |
| Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), IEEE802.11a/n (5 GHz band) |
| Connection Methods | Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), search for access points, manual, camera access point |
| Authentication Methods | Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Encryption Methods | WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES |
| Supported Channels | Available frequencies and channels
The camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions operate in a predetermined range of frequencies and channels. Note that not all channels may be available for a direct Camera Access Point connection with Wi-Fi-enabled devices. |
| Frequency | Channels | Available for Camera Access Point connections |
| 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz | 1 to 11 | Yes |
| 5280 MHz to 5320 MHz | 56 to 64 | No |
| 5745 MHz to 5805 MHz | 149 to 161 | Yes |
| Terminals |
| HDMI OUT Terminal | HDMI Mini connector, output only ; 1080/59.94P, 2160/29.97P output available |
| MIC Terminal | φ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -65 dBV (manual volume center, full scale -12 dB) / 5k Ω or more Microphone attenuator : 20 dB |
 (Headphone) Terminal | φ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -29 dBV (16 Ω load, volume max) / 100 Ω |
| USB Terminal | mini-B, Hi-Speed USB, output only |
| AUDIO Terminal | Proprietary connector for the supplied MA-400 Microphone Adapter; input only |
| Power / Others |
| Power Supply (rated) | 7.2 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) |
| Power Consumption (screen at normal brightness) | When shooting 4K clips (305 Mbps, 29.97P) : 6.2 W
When shooting HD clips (50 Mbps, 59.94P) : 5.7 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) |
Dimensions (W x H x D)*
* All dimensions are approximate. | Camcorder only : 128 x 106 x 122 mm (5.0 x 4.2 x 4.8 in.)
Camcorder with viewfinder unit and lens hood : 131 x 115 x 238 mm (5.2 x 4.5 x 9.4 in.)
Camcorder with lens hood, viewfinder unit, MA-400 Microphone Adapter, LP-E6N battery pack, SD card, CFast card : 132 x 221 x 238 mm (5.2 x 8.7 x 9.4 in.) |
Weight*
* All weights are approximate. | Camcorder unit only : 955 g (2.1 lb.)
Camcorder with lens hood, viewfinder unit, MA-400 Microphone Adapter (with cable clamp and unit cable), LP-E6N battery pack, SD card, CFast car d: 1590 g (3.5 lb.) |
| MA-400 Microphone Adapter |
| INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals | XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3 : cold), 2 sets
Sensitivity (manual volume center, full scale –18 dB)
MIC : –60 dBu / 600 Ω
LINE : 4 dBu / 10 kΩ |
| AUDIO Terminal | Proprietary connector for connection to the camcorder; output only |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 128 × 117 × 115 mm (5.0 × 4.6 × 4.5 in.) |
| Weight | 340 g (12.0 oz.) |
| CA-945 AC Adapter |
| Power supply | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Rated output / consumption | 8.4 V DC, 3.7 A / 65 VA (100 V) – 85 VA (240 V) |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 65 x 35 x 145 mm (2.6 x 1.4 x 5.7 in.) |
| Weight | 340 g (12.0 oz.) |
| LP-E6N Battery Pack |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium ion battery |
| Rated Voltage | 7.2 V DC |
| Battery Capacity | 1,865 mAh |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 38.4 x 21.0 x 56.8 mm (1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.) |
| Weight (excluding protective cover) | 80 g (2.8 oz.) |
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